Lead LPN - MMG SURGERY

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Executive Service Corps is seeking a Clinical Team Lead LPN to oversee clinic staff, allocate work, ensure quality and compliance, and participate in improvement initiatives with physicians and department leaders.

The role also involves on‑call float nursing, hands‑on patient care during office hours, coordinating training, orienting new staff, and maintaining Joint Commission standards across the obstetrics clinic.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Oklahoma (OK) in good standing.
• Two to four years physician’s office nursing experience; obstetrics/gynecology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical support staff; assign work and monitor performance and workflow.
• Ensure Joint Commission compliance and assist in performance improvement efforts.
• Serve as liaison between physicians, the OB unit and the clinic.
• Provide on‑site clinic coverage as float nurse and deliver basic LPN patient care during office hours.
• Lead new employee training and orientation.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Oklahoma

Clinical leadership

Staff training

Job description

DEFINITION:

As the Clinical Team Lead, the LPN is responsible to oversee the clinical support staff to include work allocation, general performance, workflow efficiency, competency and accountability. Is responsible for new employee training and orientation. Is responsible to ensure Joint Commission compliance for the clinic. Performs as the primary liaison with the physicians to improve communication between the hospital Obstetrics unit and the clinic. Will attend meetings and participate in performance improvement efforts at both the clinic and department level.

The Clinical Team Lead will fill in as a float nurse, performing the basic clinic LPN duties when needed. As a clinic staff nurse, the LPN is accountable for delivery of patient care in the clinic during office hours. The LPN is responsible for: practicing within the LPN scope of practice managing any assigned personnel and promoting collaboration among the disciplines. The LPN is accountable to the Physician Supervisor, Department Director, patient and family for all nursing behavior. Patient population includes: all age groups to include children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):

Authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two to four years physician’s office nursing experience, preferably with experience in obstetric and gynecology patient care.